JASON MASI
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MUSIC
BIO
Jason Masi is an American/DC based singer-songwriter. He got his start with Jubeus, his college band, opening for acts like Blind Melon, Everclear, and SOJA.
Masi stepped out as a solo artist in 2010. He has since released four solo studio albums, Balance & Pull, Life Is Wonderful, Power of a Woman, and Capture the Heart.
His transition led him to supporting slots for hit songwriters like John Waite and Darryl Worley and has kept him busy as a full-time musician performing over 200 shows a year between writing and recording new music.
Masi’s latest work has been featured in over 60 scenes of the #1 hit daytime drama, The Young and the Restless.
Masi’s music explores multiple genres, but is often classified as acoustic rock with elements of folk, r&b, and country. Masi cites influences that range from classic soul artists like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers to folk and blues icons like Van Morrison and James Taylor as well as modern songwriters in the vein of Mat Kearney, Damien Rice, and James Morrison. His songs are often reflective and thought-provoking, yet maintain a free spirited and lighthearted tone. Masi’s songwriting explores the complexity of love and compromise from a unique but relatable perspective.
He approaches his music in much the same way he does life. His laid-back and easygoing personality translates into the lyrics and tone of his music while his performances are energetic and portray him as the hardworking musician he is. It's a contrast that suits Masi well, as he goes from connecting with new fans like they are old pals and catching up with longtime fans before he takes the stage for a lively and passionate set.
Masi’s latest release was the single, “New Sky”, a hopeful folk/Americana song inspired by coming out of challenging times and entering a new chapter. Masi is planning a series of single releases throughout 2023.
Jason Masi is an American/DC based singer-songwriter. He got his start with Jubeus, his college band, opening for acts like Blind Melon, Everclear, and SOJA.
Masi stepped out as a solo artist in 2010. He has since released four solo studio albums, Balance & Pull, Life Is Wonderful, Power of a Woman, and Capture the Heart.
His transition led him to supporting slots for hit songwriters like John Waite and Darryl Worley and has kept him busy as a full-time musician performing over 200 shows a year between writing and recording new music.
Masi’s latest work has been featured in over 60 scenes of the #1 hit daytime drama, The Young and the Restless.
Masi’s music explores multiple genres, but is often classified as acoustic rock with elements of folk, r&b, and country. Masi cites influences that range from classic soul artists like Marvin Gaye and Bill Withers to folk and blues icons like Van Morrison and James Taylor as well as modern songwriters in the vein of Mat Kearney, Damien Rice, and James Morrison. His songs are often reflective and thought-provoking, yet maintain a free spirited and lighthearted tone. Masi’s songwriting explores the complexity of love and compromise from a unique but relatable perspective.
He approaches his music in much the same way he does life. His laid-back and easygoing personality translates into the lyrics and tone of his music while his performances are energetic and portray him as the hardworking musician he is. It's a contrast that suits Masi well, as he goes from connecting with new fans like they are old pals and catching up with longtime fans before he takes the stage for a lively and passionate set.
Masi’s latest release was the single, “New Sky”, a hopeful folk/Americana song inspired by coming out of challenging times and entering a new chapter. Masi is planning a series of single releases throughout 2023.
PRESS
"Masi manages to capture a sound that is old yet surprisingly fresh all at the same time. Trust me when I say there are legions of fans waiting for this guy to arrive..."
Seth Turner - Music Emissions
Expect great things from Masi as his cult fanbase gets established along the East Coast and beyond. I feel there’s a disgruntled audience out there just waiting for him to arrive with open arms."
Elliot Coleman - ALLWHATSROCK
“All songs are a skillful combination of modern pop rock yet with a slight alternative rock aftertaste that will remind you of Daniel Powter, Shayne Ward, James Blunt and James Morrison to John Mayer. Masi has the creativity and songwriting prowess to be extremely dangerous.
Devin Hester - Indie Music Reviews
Major USP is Masi's voice, which is one of those soulful ones that could make the back of a Cornflakes Packet sound sultry. He can emote with the best of them too…"
Jeremy Searle -Americana UK
"Combining a present voice, versatile guitar skills and a spectrum of emotion, Masi is emerging as a formidable emotional man's writer and musician. His songs resonate, and are as likely to move you as they are to get stuck in your head..." "Masi has a sound that favors many male pop artists in the late 70’s like Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, The Band and Bread but with a modern-day feel. In this respect I can also hear... Griffin House, Eric Hutchinson, Barefoot Truth and Animal Liberation Orchestra."
Micah Barry - Indie Shark
“Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good when we listen to them. Whatever “it” is – they all seem to have “it”. ... "most famous artists out there have “it” I’m not so sure what “it” is but Jason Masi has whatever “it” may be."..."Let me go on record and say Jason Masi is a SONY record deal waiting to happen. I also wouldn’t be surprised to hear his music on Prime Time Radio someday or even featured in a Major Motion Picture or TV production in the near future."
RJ Frometa - Vents Magazine
"Right from the start it might be easy to just categorize Masi as some straight ahead young and run of the mill folk rocker, and write him off as the newest trending thing around the East Coast. It wouldn’t be wise, though."...some bands and artists can deliver music that’s pretty straight forward, conservative and painfully simple yet brilliant in scope. Bottom line: they make it look so easy. Furthermore in lieu of the amazing string of songs Masi has delivered, it almost feels as if he’s on to something, well special.
Alice Freeman - Bandblurb
HIGHLIGHTS / STATS
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FB: 6,269 followers
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Pandora 4.5k listeners / Over 200,000 streams
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Songs regularly featured on hit daytime series The Young and the Restless on CBS (Seasons 46, 47, 48, 49, and 50 / 47 episodes / 62 scene placements through 2018, 2019, and 2020, 2021, and 2022)
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Reader's Choice Best Band/Musician (2019 Loudoun Times Mirror)
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Reader's Choice Best Band/Musician (2018 Loudoun Times Mirror)
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Reader's Choice Best Band/Musician Runner Up (2017 Loudoun Times Mirror)
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Reader's Choice Favorite Musical Artist (2016 Loudoun Now)
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Nominated for Best Pop Vocalist in Washington DC by Wammies
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Modern Rock Review - Choice 5 Pick - Power of a Woman 2014
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Indie Music Digest - Pick of the Week - Power of a Woman 2014
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George Graham's Best Albums of the Year - Balance & Pull 2014
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Adobe Premiere Song Placement - "That Summer" used in internationally released classroom textbook 2013
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Lynda.com song placement - "Dust & Bone" used for DSLR Tips on popular learning site 2013
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Performing Songwriter Magazine - Top DIY Album - Natural Mood (Jubeus) 2008
VENUES
9:30 Club| Washington, DC
The Hamilton |Washington, DC
The National | Richmond, VA
Jammin' Java | Vienna, VA
Canal Club| Richmond, VA
Tally Ho Theater| Leesburg, VA
Barns of Rose Hill | Berryville, VA
Outer Banks Brewing Station | Nagshead, NC
Camp Barefoot| Gore, VA
Friday Cheers| Richmond, VA
Celebrate Fairfax | Fairfax, VA
Taste of Reston | Reston, VA
Rockville Hometown Holidays | Rockville, MD
Red Gorilla | Austin, TX
Blind Pig | Austin, TX
The Side Room | Philadelphia, PA
Whitetail | Mercersburg, PA
Snowshoe | Snowshoe, WV
Delaware Tech | Dover, DE
Brandeis University | Waltham, MA
University of Virginia | Charlottseville, VA
Randolph Macon College | Ashland, VA
Lynchburg College | Lynchburg, VA
Longwood University | Farmville, VA
University of Richmond | Richmond, VA
University of Mary Washington | Fredericksurg, VA